With the threat of domestic and foreign terrorism always present, strategic and organized VIP protection is an absolute necessity in a densely populated region like the New York Metropolitan area. Sentinel Management Group can provide customized security strategies to protect political figures, industry leaders, corporate executives, and entertainment celebrities from threat of assault, kidnapping, intimidation, stalking and public harassment.

Our agents are highly trained specialists, who are qualified to work with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies to ensure that every aspect of a client’s security is locked down and under control. This includes secure air and ground transportation, on-hand medical assistance, and advanced security measures like countersurveillance and antiterrorism.

In addition to ensuring our clients’ safety and security, we pride ourselves on the unobtrusiveness of our operations and discretion of our personnel. We want our clients to be able to carry on with their daily lives in a normal manner while still experiencing the peace of mind afforded by expert security service.

Contact Sentinel Management Group today to begin a totally confidential consultation for your next VIP event.

When it comes to protecting your corporate assets in the New York Metro area, you need an air-tight plan of action for dealing with any possible threats. Our Security Assessment does just that by providing a comprehensive review and analysis of your organization’s safety and security function. This in-depth analysis uses a variety of techniques to provide you with a plan to secure your organization. Below are some of the factors we consider:

• Facility characterization: We develop a thorough description of the facility itself, including the location of the site boundary, building locations, floor plans, and access points. This analysis also includes detailed outlines of the processes and activities there, and identifies any existing physical protection features, resulting in a virtual schematic of the facility’s structure and weak spots.
• Threat: We then develop scenarios of individual design basis threats, including types of possible adversaries, concentrating on tactics and capabilities.
• Likelihood: Finally, we utilize case studies and historical data to assess the likelihood of each threat and plan accordingly.

You need to make sure your assets (both your physical property and your data) are equipped with the very best security. Sentinel will give you the peace of mind of a securely-protected business. Contact Sentinel Management Group today to begin your Security Assessment.

The world of high-end retail can be a hotbed for theft. If you’re in the high-end retail sector, you need to protect your assets with the best security service available. At Sentinel, we work with retailers to ensure the safety of their staff and the security of their goods. Our armed and unarmed security guards are trained to provide maximum protection for high-end retailers, especially luxury boutique establishments where the risk of shoplifting and armed theft is especially high.

Our agents are trained and groomed for the high-end retail sector; guards are outfitted in the highest quality suits and uniforms in the security industry, so you don’t trade in your establishment’s tasteful aesthetic for safety. No expense is spared to make sure our guards make a good impression on your clientele. Each of our security agents is highly professional, clean-cut and trained, and we develop a customized security program created to meet your needs.

We’re always at your disposal, and our agents are available 24/7 to meet all of your retail security needs including:

• Product Launching
• Product Transports
• Overnight Security
• Emergency Response
• Inventory Audits
• Plainclothes Undercover Agents
• Undercover Employees
• Mystery Shopping
• Temporary Coverage
• Holiday Coverage

Sentinel is your answer for high-end retail security, as well as every other type of security you may require. To learn more about our security services, contact Sentinel today.

As a contractor or project manager, your objective is not just to get the job done quickly, but to get it done safely as well. When securing an area, it is important to take more than just outside threats into account. Without proper fire security and emergency action planning, you can be at risk of serious danger. This is especially true at construction sites. If you are a contractor or a subcontractor working on a job site, you need to make sure that your employees, associates, and bystanders are protected from potential fire hazards and other related emergencies. Should anything dangerous occur under your watch, you’ll be held accountable. This could spell dire consequences, such as massive financial losses and even jail time. Trust Sentinel Management Group to ensure this never happens to you.

Designated fire watch personnel are required by law to be present on a job site that contains flammable materials, or requires the use of open flames, welders, propane torches, powered saws, and other spark-emitting pieces of equipment. Don’t dilute your workforce by designating one of your crew as fire watch. Protect your site with a trained, professional fireguard.

Sentinel helps you safeguard your job site from fire hazards and emergencies. Our fire safety directors and fire guards are experienced, highly trained professionals, and all are licensed security officers as well. We understand the importance of fire safety and security and use our expertise to make our clients’ job sites safe and secure from all possible threats. Our guards can also assist you with your emergency action plan.

Our fire safety directors and fire guards can help you with fire, disaster, crisis, and emergency response for:

• Security & fire safety for hotels, hi-rise buildings, and office buildings.
• Special events
• Cargo security and warehouses
• Sporting events

Don’t leave a fire hazard to chance. Protect your employees and your investments by preparing accordingly for any potential danger. Contact Sentinel today, so you can complete your next construction project with our fire security experts. Choose safety. Choose Sentinel.

An organization or business is only as strong as the people in it. You trust your employees with important responsibilities and valuable information, so it’s vital that you know whether or not a potential team member has a clean background. Unfortunately, many background checks on the market are little more than online searches that gloss over or ignore many crucial sources. Don’t make an employment decision with anything less than a thorough background check. Sentinel’s Pentagon Check provides a five-pronged approach to background screening, giving you the power to access complete and accurate information about all your candidates:

• SSN Trace & Address Locator: provides complete identifying information (such as name, name variations, and date of birth), as well as resident history, by uncovering current and former addresses associated with a candidate’s Social Security number (SSN). This methodology restricts the candidate from omitting a place of residence where he or she may have a pending charge, arrest, or criminal record.
• National Criminal Records Indicator: searches multi-jurisdictional criminal databases which may uncover offenses in areas out-of-state.
• Statewide & County Criminal Record Searches: automatically orders the appropriate county and/or statewide criminal record searches for a minimum seven-year period. Our preference is to order a statewide search when available.
• Federal Criminal Record Searches: searches for serious offenses that may only be reported in the federal district courts and therefore omitted from standard county or statewide criminal record searches. These may include child pornography offenses, mail and wire fraud, drug trafficking, immigration law violations, and bank robbery.
• Driving Record Search: obtains applicant’s driving records. This is especially important if an applicant will drive a company vehicle. Motor vehicle information can also shed light on character issues such as suspended licenses, failures to appear in court, arrest warrants, and drug- and alcohol-related driving offenses that can serve as a warning of potential substance abuse problems.

Make sure your candidates are the right people for the job, in terms of both competence and character. Contact us today for a thorough background screening you can trust with Sentinel’s Pentagon Check.

Now that summer is here, many event planners choose to hold their special events in outdoor venues. While this is a great way to liven up the party, it also poses numerous safety and security risks.

If you are hosting a special event, safety is always a top priority. You want to keep your special event enjoyable, and above all, safe for all who attend. Outdoor events are different from indoor events because there isn’t a closed structure to keep out potential trespassers, kidnappers, or thieves. Many organizations host outdoor events such as trade shows, dinners, and fundraisers, filled with items of high value, which can become targets for theft or terrorism. Event planners also host outdoor sporting events, festivals, and fairs. These events are meant to attract families, but parents will be less likely to bring children to a venue if they think it is unsafe. Outdoor events typically allow for a higher volume of attendees. With a higher volume of guests, it becomes difficult to keep track of who belongs, and who doesn’t. Event planners need watchful eyes to survey such high-volume atmospheres.

With Sentinel’s New York State-certified armed security professionals, you’ll know your guests are in good hands. Sentinel uses some of the most highly-qualified and expertly trained armed guards in the business. Our professionals know how to contain a situation and eliminate any risk of escalation. Armed guards are a great deterrent against violent crime, as they are equipped with the skills and training necessary to put a stop to a dangerous situation before it begins.

Sentinel provides full security services for the following events and venues:

• Corporate Events
• Corporate Dinner Events
• Celebrity Fundraisers
• Jewelry Shows
• Expos & Trade Shows
• Movie & Production Sets
• World Premieres
• Sporting Events
• Sports Team Private Events
• Private Parties and Functions
• Product Launches
• Corporate Holiday Parties
• Fashion Shows
• Art Galleries
• PR Events
• Concerts
• VIP Celebrity Private Bodyguard (Close Protection Security)

Don’t leave your outdoor special event vulnerable or unsafe. Contact Sentinel for the protection and reassurance you need to make your event a success.

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WASHINGTON — U.S. Sen. Robert Menendez employed as an unpaid intern in his Senate office an undocumented immigrant who was a registered sex offender, now under arrest by immigration authorities, The Associated Press has learned. The Homeland Security Department instructed federal agents not to arrest him until after Election Day, a U.S. official involved in the case told the AP.

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Sentinel Management was hired to provide security for the boxing event at Resorts World in Aqueduct Raceway.

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JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA.  A Jacksonville man is behind bars after allegedly grabbing a co-worker inappropriately and causing her to be fearful of her safety a couple of weeks ago. According to a police report, Jacksonville Police responded to a hotel Saturday afternoon in reference to an assault that had taken place on November 22, 2011.  The victim, a housekeeper at the hotel, told officers she had been cleaning a room when one of the maintenance workers (co-worker), a male, 45, entered the room to help her flip a mattress. At that time, the victim said the male walked up to her and began grabbing her breasts and touching her inappropriately.

She said she pushed the man off of her and told him to stop, and said they would both be fired if anyone saw his behavior. The victim also told police she told him not to touch her like that and told him to leave the room.  The police responded and arrested the mail without further incident.

While the location and dates are fictitious, this is a real life incident that happened, resulting in substantial liability and financial exposure for the Hotel.   A background check would have disclosed that the employee had a serious criminal conviction that would have precluded his employment.   The company did not conduct a check on the employee because he was not at management level.  While it is certainly an accepted practice to screen managers, the best practice is to screen all employees.